Electrical (Shift) Technician

Primarily due to an increase in their expanding cruise function, our client has an immediate requirement for an additional Electrical Shift Technician.

If you have a passion for technical challenges and a drive to support cutting-edge operations, we may have just the role for you.

Day-to-Day Duties:

Weekly pre-work checks of cruise and operational assets.

Berth prepping for the cruise operations, including fender, passenger boarding bridge & gangway positioning, including pre-user checks. Terminal walkthroughs checking the facilities.

Assisting the day maintenance team / other departments as business

requirements allow and is required.

Reactive maintenance port wide on assets which contribute to the smooth running of Southampton Port.

Arrival / Departure operations of cruise ships calling to Southampton entailing the installation of passenger boarding bridges, Crew gangways, Water supply. Throughout the call the shift team liaise with the terminal liaison officer on a reactive basis to attend breakdowns / failures.

Skills and Experience:

Mixed electrical and mechanical role, with a preference for electrical experience.

Valid UK driving license.

Ability to work at heights.

NVQ Level 3 in an apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.

17th or 18th Edition certification not necessary but would be desirable.

Shift Pattern

The role works on 21-day rotating shift pattern, which includes early and late start and finishing times, as well as weekend work. The early shift starts at 4:30 AM and ends at 1:30 PM, while the late shift begins at 1:15 PM and concludes at 10:15 PM.

In addition to a competitive salary, the position also offers a contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to an Employee Assistance Program and a wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. The offer also includes an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy, which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

To apply, or for more detail, please send your latest CV to Steve Johnstone at Morson Edge using   or call (Apply online only)